when the taliban came in they burned all the film reals and band cinema. >> reporter: with the taliban still a threat they know they could become targets. >> life is very difficult in afghanistan. especially to us. >> these kids are incredibly courageous. and they-- they want a better future for themselves, just like the characters in the movie. >> reporter: their trip to america is a whirlwind, overwhelming but in a good way, says fawad mohammadi. when you go home what will you mis? >> i think we will miss everything here, a lot. >> reporter: but they admit, what they'll mismost is the feel of freedom. will you feel safe? >> no. i can say that in here i am so safe. >> >> reporter: they've experienced a lot. >> they sure have. when i was 14 i was reading science fiction books in my bedroom and playing on nice green lawns. all the kids in afghanistan have grown up too fast. >> reporter: reality may be harsh, but for now it can wait. >> the red carpet, everybody said, "look at me! look at me." >> reporter: you didn't know who was talking to you. >> it's the dream of every actor to go to